Health expenditure in Chile has shown a consistent upward trend over the last decade, as indicated by its steady rise from 7.53% of GDP in 2013 to 8.55% in 2023. This represents a modest CAGR of around 1.08% over the last five years. The rate of year-on-year increase has slightly diminished, from a peak of 4.05% in 2013 to 1.01% in 2023.
Projected data suggest that health expenditure will continue to grow, reaching 8.95% of GDP by 2028. This would reflect a lower CAGR of 0.73% over the next five years, indicating a deceleration in the rate of increase.
**Future trends to watch for:**
- Potential impact of new health policies and reforms on expenditure levels.
- Advancements in medical technology and its influence on costs.
- Demographic shifts, such as an aging population, contributing to higher healthcare needs.
- Economic factors, including GDP growth and inflation, affecting health budget allocation.